Softball Earns Split with NCAA Division II Ouachita Baptist University
Game 1
Game 1
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | X | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Game 2
Game 2
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
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0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
TEXARKANA, Texas — Texas A&M University–Texarkana Softball split a non-conference doubleheader Tuesday against NCAA Division II opponent, Ouachita Baptist University, earning a 3–1 victory in the opener before falling 1–0 in a tightly contested nightcap.
Both games were defined by strong pitching performances and clean defense, as the Eagles committed just one combined error on the day.
Game One: TAMUT 3, Ouachita Baptist 1
The Eagles used a timely fourth inning and a dominant performance in the circle to secure the 3–1 win.
Scoreless through three innings, TAMUT broke through in the bottom of the fourth. Ruiz reached on a fielder's choice that brought home two runs, and Yaross followed with an RBI double to extend the lead to 3–0.
Glenn was outstanding in the circle, tossing a complete-game seven innings. She allowed just five hits and one run while striking out six and walking one to earn the win.
Schmidt, Ruiz, Yaross, and Williams each recorded one hit for the Eagles, with Ruiz and Yaross driving in runs. TAMUT played error-free defense behind Glenn, with Walker leading the way with seven fielding chances.
Ouachita Baptist threatened at times, collecting multiple hits from Ahrens and Lyle, but the Eagles' defense held firm to close out the victory.
Game Two: Ouachita Baptist 1, TAMUT 0
The nightcap turned into a pitcher's duel, with both teams limiting scoring opportunities throughout.
Ouachita Baptist pushed across the lone run in the second inning on an RBI single and made it stand up behind a complete-game effort in the circle.
TAMUT tallied five hits in the game, including a two-hit performance from Clayton, but was unable to capitalize on scoring chances.
Snyder delivered a strong start for the Eagles, allowing just one run on four hits over five innings while striking out three and walking none. The Eagles' pitching staff combined for four strikeouts and kept the contest within reach until the final out.
Texas A&M–Texarkana will look to bounce back as they return to action Friday, welcoming Jarvis Christian University for their next home series. First pitch is scheduled for 1 & 3 p.m.